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Virginia diocese investigates potential sainthood cause for Catholic father who saved his son

by Anna Donofrio | The Arlington Catholic Herald

ARLINGTON, Va. (OSV News) — It’s been 18 years since Thomas Vander Woude gave his life to save his son Joseph from drowning in a septic tank. Now, …

Families of inmates spend $840 million a year to support them in Brazil, Catholic ministry finds
Advocates urge Trump to push for Jimmy Lai release during Xi’s state visit to the US
US bishops form new task force over AI concerns, meet with tech leaders
Bishops of North America: We are a Church called to walk in communion
French Church awaits ‘breath of new life’ from Pope Leo XIV’s visit

U.S. Church

AI’s future is ‘something we have to tackle together,’ say speakers at Georgetown dialogue

by Mark Zimmermann

Speakers emphasized that the pope’s letter called for moral guidance and reflection among all stakeholders on the best way to move forward with AI.

Bishops of North America: We are a Church called to walk in communion

AI’s future is ‘something we have to tackle together,’ say speakers at Georgetown dialogue

Online antisemitic attacks against Jewish biblical scholar likely coordinated by known actors, say experts

Cardinal Czerny inaugural recipient of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal

Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Michael Saporito to lead Diocese of Metuchen

World

Pope Leo warns technology cannot replace the value of human relationships

by Josephine Peterson

In a world of increasing technological dependence and polarization, Pope Leo XIV said there is greater urgency for humanity to see itself as a single “human community.”

In Cuernavaca, North American bishops focus on migration, AI and Church cooperation
Pope grants Jubilee Year for Guadalupe Basilica anniversary
‘Remarkable victory’: Life advocates welcome defeat of assisted suicide bill in England and Wales
Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause
Mozambique bishops say questions remain unanswered 3 months after bishop’s murder

French bishops: Papal visit will be a ‘significant moment’ for France, Europe and world

Belarusian Catholic dissident returns home, urges prayers for imprisoned following papal audience

Peruvian city to unveil world’s tallest statue of Pope Leo for trip to South America

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given September 16, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

Inspired by the zeal of the venerable Fulton Sheen, a man who lived life to the fullest

by Ely Segura

The child in surrogacy

by Katie Yoder

Catholicism comes to the Great Plains and Texas

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

Reviews

By Any Means

by John Mulderig
Coyote vs. Acme
The Dog Stars
The End of Oak Street
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